Heather McKillop, PhD, is William G. Haag Professor of Archaeology in the Department of Geography and Anthropology at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.

The clearly written book boasts an extensive glossary, a long chronology listing major events from Maya origins to current research, and good maps and illustrations. It is excellent as a text and professional reference and for general readership. Summing up: Highly recommended. All levels/libraries.

Heather McKillop, PhD, is William G. Haag Professor of Archaeology in the Department of Geography and Anthropology at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.

The clearly written book boasts an extensive glossary, a long chronology listing major events from Maya origins to current research, and good maps and illustrations. It is excellent as a text and professional reference and for general readership. Summing up: Highly recommended. All levels/libraries.

Heather McKillop, PhD, is William G. Haag Professor of Archaeology in the Department of Geography and Anthropology at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.

The clearly written book boasts an extensive glossary, a long chronology listing major events from Maya origins to current research, and good maps and illustrations. It is excellent as a text and professional reference and for general readership. Summing up: Highly recommended. All levels/libraries.